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Chhapra to Tiruvannamalai

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chhapra, Bihar to Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu.

2106 kmDistance
42.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹80,684
Ertiga₹1,02,797
Innova₹1,07,220
Innova Crysta₹1,32,083
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,82,404

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2,320
AC Seater₹3,790
Non-AC Sleeper₹3,370
AC Sleeper₹4,840
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5,950
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Train
Sleeper₹1,290
Economy₹2,140
Third AC₹2,980
Second AC₹4,240
First AC₹5,930
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Chhapra to Tiruvannamalai

2106 km · ~45h 27m · About 42h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Chhapra

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 121 km · 2h 25m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 421

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 571

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 721

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 121 km · 2h 25m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 842

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 992

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1142

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 121 km · 2h 25m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1264

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1414

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1564

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 121 km · 2h 25m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1685

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1835

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1985

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 121 km · 2h 25m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Tiruvannamalai

    Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Chhapra to Tiruvannamalai

2106 km · ~46h 48m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Chhapra

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chhapra. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Chhapra → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~702 km

    ~15h 36m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,020

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 702)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Tiruvannamalai. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~702 km

    ~15h 36m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,020

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1404)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Tiruvannamalai. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Tiruvannamalai

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~702 km

    ~15h 36m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,020

  7. Arrive in Tiruvannamalai

    Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Chhapra to Tiruvannamalai

Nearest railway stations: Chhapra for Chhapra, Tiruvannamalai for Tiruvannamalai.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 47h 45m in total

Poorva Express#12304 · Superfast
06:59 AMKulharia
9h 46m101 stops
04:45 PMHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 6h 45m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
11:30 PMHowrah Jn
31h 14m280 stops
06:44 AM+2dAndampaliam

1 change · 50h 25m in total

New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express#12306 · Rajdhani
04:19 AMKulharia
8h 21m101 stops
12:40 PMHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 10h 50m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
11:30 PMHowrah Jn
31h 14m280 stops
06:44 AM+2dAndampaliam

1 change · 52h 10m in total

Raptisagar Express#12521 · Superfast
02:34 AMAwatar Nagar
47h 11m366 stops
01:45 AM+2dKatpadi Jn

Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 2h 30m wait

Howrah-Puducherry Express#12867 · Superfast
04:15 AMKatpadi Jn
2h 29m6 stops
06:44 AMAndampaliam

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Chhapra to Tiruvannamalai: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Chhapra to Tiruvannamalai is about 2106 km by road, roughly 42.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2106 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹80,684 · Ertiga ₹1,02,797 · Innova ₹1,07,220 · Innova Crysta ₹1,32,083 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,82,404
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,320 · AC Seater ₹3,790 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,370 · AC Sleeper ₹4,840 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,950
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,290 · Economy ₹2,140 · Third AC ₹2,980 · Second AC ₹4,240 · First AC ₹5,930

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Chhapra to Tiruvannamalai. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Raigarh590 km from Chhapra

    Chhattisgarh

  2. Jagdalpur1040 km from Chhapra

    Chhattisgarh

  3. Vijayawada1455 km from Chhapra

    Andhra Pradesh

  4. Guntur1490 km from Chhapra

    Andhra Pradesh

  5. Nellore1765 km from Chhapra

    Andhra Pradesh

Hotels in Tiruvannamalai

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Things to Do in Tiruvannamalai

Explore Arunachaleswarar Temple

Spend time in this vast temple complex, admiring the towering Rajagopuram, the thousand-pillared hall, and the sacred Sivaganga tank. Participate in the daily rituals…

2-3 hours

Perform Girivalam (Hill Circumambulation)

Walk the 14-kilometre path around Arunachala Hill, preferably barefoot. The route is dotted with shrines, and the experience is both physically demanding and…

4-5 hours

Visit Sri Ramanasramam

Sit in the meditation hall where Ramana Maharshi taught, visit his samadhi, and explore the ashram's bookshop and museum. The serene atmosphere is ideal for…

1-2 hours

Climb to Virupaksha Cave and Skandashram

Hike up the hill to the caves where Ramana Maharshi lived and meditated. The path is steep but offers panoramic views and a sense of solitude.

2-3 hours

Witness Karthigai Deepam (if visiting in Nov-Dec)

Join the massive crowds to witness the lighting of the giant lamp atop Arunachala Hill. The festival includes processions, cultural events, and a spectacular visual…

Half-day

Meditate at the Ramana Ashram's Old Hall

Spend time in the Old Hall, where Ramana Maharshi gave his silent teachings. The hall retains a powerful spiritual vibration and is open for meditation.

1-2 hours

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Suggested Tiruvannamalai Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Tiruvannamalai

  • Travel from Chhapra to Tiruvannamalai (about 42.1 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Arunachaleswarar Temple

Day 2Explore Tiruvannamalai

  • Visit Arunachala Hill
  • Visit Sri Ramanasramam
  • Visit Virupaksha Cave

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Villupuram
  • Head back to Chhapra
Suggested from Tiruvannamalai's top sights.

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